Throne of the North

"The Black Goats are cruel and evil."

"But at the same time, they are a symbol of wisdom for many brainless orc tribes. Goats inherently symbolize wisdom, and black goats are indeed not lacking in this stuff."

"It's troublesome."

"The empire is not afraid of the orcs marching south. Every year the orcs in the north break into the warm south because of the cold winter. The empire is the first line of defense for mankind."

"But if the orcs invade with wisdom, the nobles of the empire will also suffer heavy losses."

"Beifeng Province, I don't know if it can be stopped."

"This is probably the first time the Black Goatmen tribe has appeared in Beifeng Province."

In the darkness, Ryan could already imagine the fearful expressions on the nobles' faces in the North Wind Province when they heard the news about the appearance of the Black Goat Men.

"Brand, get ready, we will go to Lingdu City tomorrow."

After Ryan finished speaking, he returned directly to the Baron's Castle.

Early the next morning, when Ryan got up, Brand was already training the new knight squire.

Yes, because of the appearance of the Black Goatman, Ryan also felt a sense of urgency. Although there was not enough food, he still chose to bless fifty people again, allowing the Tundra Territory's army to reach around ninety people.

No matter how much, it will be really difficult to sustain food.

"When I go out this time, I will bring back some blacksmiths. There is no way to leave the thousands of kilograms of fine iron alone. If they are made into armor and knight's swords, Brand and the others can increase their combat effectiveness tenfold."

"In addition, we need to purchase a batch of grain. The population in the territory is increasing. We must at least survive this winter."

"The Tundra Territory will leave you the new fifty soldiers. If you really encounter a large-scale attack and plunder by the orcs, give up everything outside and defend Rhinoceros Mountain. If you can't defend even here, then think Find a way to escape."

Beard meticulously arranged the baron's dress etiquette for Ryan. Listening to Ryan's voice, the old man couldn't help but shed tears.

"Master Ryan, don't worry. Even if I die, I will guard your territory."

"If we really can't hold on, the old slave will die with the orcs and send someone to send the Viscountess to the North Wind Province."

"ah?"

Ryan looked at Beard and wondered what medicine the old guy had taken.

"I'll leave this place to you. In the entire territory, you are the only one who can make me feel at ease."

Ryan walked out of the Baron's Castle and took a look at the world of ice and snow. As yesterday's carnival came to an abrupt end, the people in the territory once again entered into passionate development. They wanted to become the next Bain.

As for Ryan, he took the big-horned deer and ten ox-carts and set off for the North Wind Province again.

Thirty soldiers and Brand, as well as more than twenty slaves, went into battle lightly.

Walking through the mountains and forests, Ryan couldn't help but think about the news about the orcs heading south.

"Maybe it's a good thing not to build roads for the time being, so that even the orcs can only appear in the tundra territory on a small scale."

Thinking that his frozen soil territory is relatively easy to defend and difficult to attack, the big bowl-like surroundings in all directions are natural insurance. If it doesn't work, there is also a rhinoceros horn mountain, which can be regarded as a place where one man is in charge. If Brand is strong If we build a low wall on the mountainside of Rhinohorn Mountain, those orcs don't seem to be so scary.

Moreover, for so many years, the orcs have attacked the warm south every year, and the empire has not declined. Maybe my worries are unnecessary.

After spending a day passing through the mountains and forests and arriving at the frozen swamp, the road gradually became smoother and the team's speed became much faster.

Passing by the Baron of Hatton, Ryan said hello to the baron, and then couldn't help but think about what choices the baron would make after the orcs went south.

He didn't tell Hatton about the Black Goat Man. Their relationship wasn't that good yet, and Ryan planned to sell it at a good price.

"Ryan, my friend, is that bearskin rug really non-negotiable?"

Hatton couldn't help but ask again. He was interested in the bearskin blanket in Ryan's hand that had no gaps and no variegated colors. Even if it was placed inside the empire, it would sell for a shocking price. .

Hatton wanted to cut off his beard, because having such a rare collection would make him look good in the baron's circle.

Recently, Hatton has also become enlightened and started to mingle among the noble circles, which is why he is so eager for it.

"Mr. Hatton, I plan to go to Lingdu City and sell it to those chambers of commerce. What price can you afford?"

After hearing Ryan's words, Hatton became discouraged. He knew that he could not provide more money than the Chamber of Commerce.

"Next time you have something good, be sure to sell it to me first."

"Definitely next time."

The team continued to Lingdu City. At sunset the next day, Ryan saw the only city in Lingdu County. The walls as high as two or three stories had allowed this city to survive many attacks by the orcs.

As for the exquisite collections in the motorcade, they are of course the property of Viscount Wittman. The value of extradimensional things plus the collection of a Viscount is definitely high.

While the news of the orcs going south has not yet been exposed, no one has any reason to lower his price.

Of course, when he came to Lingdu City, the first thing Ryan wanted to do was not to be a businessman, but to visit Viscount Miles.

This is a rule among nobles, and if you visit this viscount, the value of your goods will be even higher.

However, Ryan did not expect that Viscount Miles would be more arrogant than he expected.

At noon the next day, Ryan borrowed a baron's property in the city, and finally waited for Viscount Miles's butler to arrive in a manor, telling the viscount that he would meet him, the frozen earth baron, at noon.

"Give my regards to Baron Barnes for me."

Giving a valuable quill pen and a box to the butler of the manor, Ryan continued.

"I will definitely convey Baron Ryan's intentions to my master."

There are only tens of thousands of people in Lingdu City, and Viscount Miles's own territory and mansion occupy nearly one-fifth of the population.

The remaining nine-tenths are the property of many nobles and the location of the Chamber of Commerce, that is to say, those tens of thousands of people actually just live on the land of this city.

After passing through a tall iron manor gate, walking on a stone road of more than 100 meters, entering the ancient and historic portal, and then going around and passing through three or five small doors, Ryan finally met the white-haired Viscount Miles and the seven descendants of the Miles family in front of a huge dining table.

"Are you Ryan Clayton?"

The elderly Viscount Miles looked at Ryan's young face and asked.

Ryan's spring-like smile made the women present feel good. He slowly performed a standard noble etiquette, and then put down his fist on his chest.

"Ryan has met Viscount Miles. I heard that the Miles family was inherited from the ancient falcon warriors. What I saw today finally made me understand that the Miles family is worthy of being an ancient noble family that existed three hundred years ago."

"Hahahaha, the Clayton family is also not to be underestimated, but the descendants of the dragon slayer, come, Ryan, sit next to me."

Obviously, the friendly flattery between nobles when they meet is very popular with Viscount Miles.